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Get to know the traditional company RALF SCHMITZ, its people and its values: We present selected real estate projects and contemporary events from more than 150 years of company history.

160 Jahre bauen mit Leidenschaft. Ein Familienunternehmen und seine Geschichte
Friederike von Greve News · March 25, 2024

This year, we mark a historic moment: 160 years of innovation, creativity, and excellence in construction since our founding in 1864. For this special occasion, we cordially invite you to...

This year, we mark a historic moment: 160 years of innovation, creativity, and excellence in construction since our founding in 1864. For this special occasion, we cordially invite you to the exhibition “160 Years of Building with Passion”. From May 7th to 30th, 2024, we will open our doors at the Kempen City Hall (Mon. to Thu. 8 AM – 6 PM, Fri. 8 AM – 2 PM).

Ralf Schmitz, geschäftsführender Geseölschafter des Familienunternehmens RALF SCHMITZ
Nora Scharer News · June 04, 2023

Building culture for almost 160 years: The family firm RALF SCHMITZ stands for the development of outstanding buildings in the country’s metropolises. However, its headquarters remains a small town on...

Building culture for almost 160 years: The family firm RALF SCHMITZ stands for the development of outstanding buildings in the country’s metropolises. However, its headquarters remains a small town on the Lower Rhine: In Kempen, the origins and foundations of the company are visible everywhere. On the occasion of Ralf Schmitz’s 70th birthday, we take a look at the history and special relationship of the fami-ly to its place of origin and growth.

Exceptional Homes Since 1864 The Classic Style of Ralf Schmitz – Vol. 2
Friederike von Greve News · March 10, 2023

Available now: EXCEPTIONAL HOMES Vol. 2. In this magnificent book, published by Hatje Cantz, presents a selection of those fascinating residential properties that have been built at exclusive addresses in...

Available now: EXCEPTIONAL HOMES Vol. 2. In this magnificent book, published by Hatje Cantz, presents a selection of those fascinating residential properties that have been built at exclusive addresses in Germany in recent years – showing great architecture to noble interiors.

Berlin-Charlottenburg-Emserstrasse-Rohbau-Fassade
Friederike von Greve News · March 05, 2021

The striking building will integrate itself perfectly in the coveted Wilmersdorf neighbourhood south of Kurfürstendamm. Dark bricks over light limestone meld into a facade on the Emser Straße that draws...

The striking building will integrate itself perfectly in the coveted Wilmersdorf neighbourhood south of Kurfürstendamm. Dark bricks over light limestone meld into a facade on the Emser Straße that draws on berlin’s classic brick architecture tradition. Forty­two masterfully laid­out units with high­quality fittings and of extraordinary craftsmanship are divided among the seven floors.

Dusseldorf-Zoo-Achenbach43 Gerageneinfahrt
Friederike von Greve News · March 04, 2021

Duesseldorf is one of the most livable cities in the world, so says the annual ranking of a major consulting firm. Basically, it can be lived here almost everywhere well,...

Duesseldorf is one of the most livable cities in the world, so says the annual ranking of a major consulting firm. Basically, it can be lived here almost everywhere well, beautiful properties are distributed throughout the city.

Berlin-Mitte Linie72 Fassade
Marie Kuehnast News · September 05, 2019

Linienstrasse 72 concept honored with an Art Directors Club Award - Rocket & Wink’s design concept skillfully sets the scene for the contrasts of Berlin’s Mitte district

Linienstrasse 72 concept honored with an Art Directors Club Award – Rocket & Wink’s design concept skillfully sets the scene for the contrasts of Berlin’s Mitte district

ALEXANDER Berlin Lageplan
Friederike von Greve News · June 18, 2019

South of Charlottenburg, in the venerable western half of Berlin, the district of Wilmersdorf begins directly on the world-famous Kurfürstendamm and stretches all the way to the Grunewald, a large...

South of Charlottenburg, in the venerable western half of Berlin, the district of Wilmersdorf begins directly on the world-famous Kurfürstendamm and stretches all the way to the Grunewald, a large forested area that abuts the western border of the city.

Linie 72 Berlin-Mitte Bauzaun
Marie Kuehnast News · January 02, 2019

More Mitte might be impossible. Not far from Berlin’s historical city center, in the beloved Scheunenviertel, a new home is rising for those looking for urban luxury.

More Mitte might be impossible. Not far from Berlin’s historical city center, in the beloved Scheunenviertel, a new home is rising for those looking for urban luxury.

Alexander Berlin – Perspektive
Bettina Schneuer News · October 31, 2018

Situated on Emser Strasse, ALEXANDER is a outstanding, seven-storey building whose 42 stylish homes offer carefully planned layouts, exceptional build quality and first-class fixtures and fittings. The units range from...

Situated on Emser Strasse, ALEXANDER is a outstanding, seven-storey building whose 42 stylish homes offer carefully planned layouts, exceptional build quality and first-class fixtures and fittings. The units range from flats for discerning singles to larger apartments and spacious penthouses as well as a separate coach house in the courtyard garden. Floor areas range from 50 to 1,000 square metres, while ten of the units even boast direct lift access.
Boasting its own park-like garden, our latest premium development is named after the famous thinker and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, a man who travelled the world yet always came back to his roots in Berlin.

Stadthäuser Hamburg
Friederike von Greve News · July 18, 2018

In the finest of Hamburg’s western suburbs, RALF SCHMITZ is building luxury townhouses that offer a stylish, contemporary take on local architectural tradition

In the finest of Hamburg’s western suburbs, RALF SCHMITZ is building luxury townhouses that
offer a stylish, contemporary take on local architectural tradition

Eröffnung Showroom Grunewald
Friederike von Greve News · May 16, 2018

Multiple occasions call for festivities, and this time there were at least two good reasons to celebrate. For one, the publication of Exceptional Homes – The Classic Style of RALF...

Multiple occasions call for festivities, and this time there were at least two good reasons to celebrate. For one, the publication of Exceptional Homes – The Classic Style of RALF SCHMITZ, est. 1864.

Portrait Ralf Schmitz
Marie Kuehnast News · March 14, 2018

In his regular newspaper column, the developer illuminates wide-ranging and often complex topics. A man with over 40 years’ experience in the field, Ralf Schmitz knows a thing or two...

In his regular newspaper column, the developer illuminates wide-ranging and often complex topics. A man with over 40 years’ experience in the field, Ralf Schmitz knows a thing or two about property, be it buying your own home, investing in bricks and mortar, providing for old age, or taking advantage of historically low interest rates. And he’s more than happy to share his insights and opinions when asked, something he does in a no-nonsense, easily understood and often entertaining way that helps make the subject matter more approachable.

Ralf Schmitz Services
Marie Kuehnast News · February 21, 2018

At RALF SCHMITZ, we put the customer first – that’s why we never compromise in our pursuit of peerless quality and design.

At RALF SCHMITZ, we put the customer first – that’s why we never compromise in our pursuit of peerless quality and design.

Buchcover Exceptional Homes
Friederike von Greve News · February 01, 2018

As good as living can get: real estate with a rare combination of outstanding location, stylish architecture, and high-quality materials

As good as living can get: real estate with a rare combination of outstanding location, stylish architecture, and high-quality materials

Showroom Berlin Arbeitszimmer
Friederike von Greve News · January 10, 2018

A luxury apartment is transformed into a show home with sumptuous furnishings by Italian label Bottega Veneta.

A luxury apartment is transformed into a show home with sumptuous furnishings by Italian label Bottega Veneta.

Best of German Interior Design
Marie Kuehnast News · October 11, 2017

Distanz Verlag launches an excellent new book showcasing the best in German interior design – and featuring an article by Axel Martin Schmitz on architecture, craftsmanship and product design.

Distanz Verlag launches an excellent new book showcasing the best in German interior design –
and featuring an article by Axel Martin Schmitz on architecture, craftsmanship and product design.